"First off, the price on this CD is a steal for what you are geting.
This is front to back, head-noddin [...]
It's almost as if Madlib and Kankick had a contest going here to see who could produce the phattest joint on this CD. Every track seems to be around that 90bpm speed (which is the ideal speed for head-noddin).
On top of all that, Declaime is an MC I really enjoy. You can tell he's in the game for the love of it, not the money or fame. He seems to have fun, not getting caught up on trying to be the best, most technical lyricist on the planet like so many other cats. Plus he definitely has a signature voice that stands out from the average MC.
If you are new to the names Declaime, Madlib, and Kankick, do yourself a favor and cop anything out there with them on it. While you are at it, look for Lootpack, WildChild, and Quasimoto (The Unseen is a classic)"
Dope...Dope.... Dope!!!!
Lloyd B Dunn III | Gardena, CA United States | 08/21/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the only word which can describe Declaime's new album! I've had it for 3 weeks now and I can't get enough! When u have Madlib, the Lootpack, and Kankick on your album u have the ingredients for an absolute gem! Dope beats and dope rhymes....whut more can u ask for! Declaime drops his own brand of slick rhymes with his trademark voice. And he has the help of some of the West Coasts finest undaground MC's! The beats are incredible Madlib and Kankick crate diggin' trademarks! So if you like music forged with two turntables and a mic..... this is a must have for u!"
Bangin'
Lloyd B Dunn III | 07/15/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Yeah, I thought this CD was bangin'. You know, it's not the best work of madlib's, but it's very good. As for Declaime, he flows well and has a funny voice. This album sounds similar to the Lootpack album, but a little more upbeat. Track #16 is a very funny skit. This album follows a general patttern of one song followed by a musical interlude. So, only about fifteen of the thirty tracks have real songs. If you like Madlib then you should definitely cop this."
HURTS SO GOOD
napoleonjr | Wichita, KS USA | 11/19/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"MADLIB AND DECLAIME HAVE UNTAINTED CHEMISTRY. IF YOU ARE INTO SMOOTH TRACKS WITH CREATIVE LYRICS THAT KEEP YOU BOBBIN' AND WAVIN, I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS CD. THESE CATS ARE EXTREMELY CLEVER AND THEY MAKE ME FURTHERMORE PROUD TO BE AN UNDERGROUND HEAD. KEEP IT COMIN' LIB!!"